County Fair Guide

Harrison County Fair

Clarksburg, West Virginia

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Typical Month

August

Duration

5 days

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Size

medium

About Harrison County Fair

The Harrison County Fair in Clarksburg celebrates the birthplace of Stonewall Jackson — the Confederate general was born in Clarksburg, and the county's coal, oil, and natural gas heritage alongside a diverse agricultural tradition in the West Fork River valley define a north-central West Virginia fair with strong community roots.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, local food vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, and a fair drawing from the greater Clarksburg-Bridgeport metropolitan area.

Visitor Tips

Clarksburg's Italian-American community reflects the immigrant labor heritage of the WV coalfields. Bridgeport's growing suburban character contrasts with Clarksburg's historic downtown. The Stonewall Jackson Heritage Arts and Crafts Jubilee celebrates the region's traditional arts.

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